Rockets fans were never the biggest Kobe Bryant supporters, but it was never personal, he just tortured their team. Bryant, ever the competitor, could appreciate any time he got booed on the road, in Houston or any other arena outside of Los Angeles.
JEROME SOLOMON AT HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Kobe Bryant was much more than a winner on the court
Bryant, who died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash Sunday, played the Rockets 76 times in his 20-year career, going 47-29 against them and eliminating them from the playoffs twice.
Error 0:
Bryant recorded two of his 19 career triple-doubles against the Rockets and scored at least 30 points against them 26 times.